Marital Mediation Section
Confidence in Conflict: Three Methods to Resolving Conflict Without Losing Your Cool
In coaching we often suggest clients that they “keep Amy in the backseat” when you’re in a conflict. We are referring to your Amygdala.
Marital Mediation: Where Are We Going?
This article addresses the need for further study to help more clearly delineate the process of Marital Mediation from Marital Therapy, and perhaps help MM become more widely known as a legitimate process and therefore utilized as a first attempt at healing the relationship.
Will Smith: For the Love of Your Spouse
What do you say when you feel someone disrespects your spouse?
A Better Understanding of Premarital Mediation
This article discusses important conversations to have before a marriage to prevent conflict.
LGBTQ Marriage, Divorce, and the Benefits of Mediation
Even though the Supreme Court ruling was a significant legal step for LGBTQ couples, the date of marriage may still not be legally clear and thousands and thousands in legal fees could be spent only to find there is no definitive legal answer.
Mediate.com Offers New Family Dispute Resolution Training!
Mediate.com has launched a revolutionary new Family Dispute Resolution Training. This article discusses the factors that led to the making of this new training, including accelerated practice, acceptance of online learning, advances in technology, supporting ownership, and appreciating diversity.
Do You and Your Unmarried Partner Need a Cohabitation Agreement?
More and more, I hear of couples who are choosing to live together and even have children together without ever getting married.
What is Marriage Fraud?
When you marry someone from another country, many different laws come into play, including family and immigration laws.
California Divorce Mediation Checklist
This article asks What Is Important When Starting Your Divorce Case?
How to Coach Yourself Before Custody Mediation — for free
Some parents hire a coach to help them prepare for mediation. You can save money by coaching yourself. Take these four steps before your first custody mediation session.
Do Dads Matter?
The Challenge of Mediating ‘Normal’. This is a potentially risky article to write.
Married Mediators: Marilyn McKnight and Steve Erickson
An interview with Marilyn McKnight and Stephen Erickson about the origins of family mediation, their different conflict styles, and the future of conflict resolution. Recorded and shared as part of the Mediation 2020 Conference.
Selling Your Home During a Divorce
This article discusses questions divorcing couples should ask themselves to prepare for a divorce mediation.
Covid Exasperates Issues Between Co-parents About Agency
Covid-19 certainly does exasperate the challenge of co-parenting post-separation.
Ending a Marriage? Don't Get Divorced from Financial Reality in the Process
Sound financial planning may be the last thing on your mind when divorcing but it may never be more valuable.
Married Mediators: Joan Goldsmith and Ken Cloke
An interview with Joan Goldsmith and Ken Cloke about mediation, being married to a mediator, and the future of mediation. Recorded and shared as part of the Mediation 20/20 Conference.
Exploring Agreement - Readiness for Divorce Mediation
This article describes a private reflective exercise that may be helpful in assessing your current state of readiness to mediate your divorce.
Why is the Pandemic Causing a Spike in Divorce?
At the outset of the Covid-19 outbreak, many experts predicted a sharp increase in divorce rates. This has played out a bit differently than expected.
How To Prepare For Your First Divorce Mediation Session
The decision to get divorced is often not an easy one. But what happens when you don’t want a full-blown series of court cases surrounding this experience?
To Mediate or Not to Mediate Your Child Custody Case
There are many benefits of using mediation in your child custody case. Mediation gives you the final say over the type of custody you get and the other terms of your parenting plan.
4 Tips to Make the Most of Your Divorce Mediation Process
Divorce mediation has great advantages over the aggressive and unpredictable process of divorce litigation.
Why is Gray Divorce Becoming Increasingly Common?
A “gray divorce” occurs when a senior couple ends their marriage after years or decades of togetherness.
5 Questions to Ask Your Potential Family Mediator
This article addresses five important questions parents should ask a family mediator before hiring them. These questions could help parents find the right professional to guide them toward an agreement.
Top 5 Co-parenting Apps for Mediation
A good co-parenting app helps parents feel focused and organized heading into mediation. Here are the best co-parenting apps so you can choose the right one for your family.
Working with Financial Neutrals
One of the hardest problems that a divorcing couple may face is how to divide up marital property.